Learning Outcomes

Hazards of Asbestos

Work-aggravated & Occupational Asthma

Biological hazards

Bullying in Workplace

Chemicals & Hazardous Substances

Diseases & Occupational Illness

Lesson Summary

Hazardous Agents in the Workplace addresses critical hazards prevalent in work settings. From the risks of asbestos to biological threats and chemical exposure, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of workplace safety. Along with the impact of work-related illnesses and the importance of addressing bullying for a safe environment.

Electricity in the Workplace

Ergonomics for Manual Handling & Display Screen Equipment

Explosive Atmospheres

Working at a Height and Falling Objects

Workplace Fire Safety

This module focuses on critical safety concerns in diverse work environments. Participants learn about electrical hazards, ergonomic practices and protocols for working safely in explosive atmospheres. Along with essential safety measures for working at heights and mitigating risks associated with falling objects, ensuring workplace safety.

Types of Hazardous Workplaces

Lone Working

Slips/Trips/Falls

Work Related Stress

Violence, Harassment & Aggression

Workplace Vehicle Safety

Work Equipment & Machinery

Vulnerable Workers

This module covers essential topics vital for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace environment. From identifying different types of hazardous workplaces to lone working risks. With strategies for mitigating slips, trips, and falls to vehicle and machine safety and safeguarding vulnerable workers.

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 Parts 1- 4

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 Parts 5-8

General Application Regulations 2007 Parts 1 to 4

General Application Regulations 2007 Parts 5 to 8

Safety and Health Signs at Work General Requirements

Construction Work Regulations 2013 Parts 1 to 4

Construction Work Regulations 2013 Parts 5 to 14

This module covers vital legal frameworks such as Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005, General Application Regulations 2007 and Construction Work Regulations 2013, ensuring compliance and understanding in workplace safety. The module also provides you with the Safety and Health Signs requirements for all forms of safety signage in work.

Other Applicable Legalisation

The Employers Role

Consultation & Safety Representatives

Compensation and Enforcement

This module covers other applicable legislations crucial for compliance with health and safety in the workplace. It emphasizes the role of employers in ensuring a safe working environment, including their responsibilities, obligations, and liabilities. Additionally, the importance of consultation with safety representatives.

Irish Safe Pass Essentials: Navigating Workplace Safety - Course Assessment

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Irish Safe Pass Essentials: Navigating Workplace Safety

Explore essential topics in workplace safety with our comprehensive course. Covering hazardous agents, electricity dangers to the principles of ergonomics. This free course from Alison will help you gain a comprehensive knowledge base of workplace safety essentials. Detailing the Irish legislation for health and safety covering both the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and the Construction Work Regulations 2013.

What is Duty of Care

Conflicts Between Duty of Care and Individual's Rights

Duties, Responsibilities and Overcoming Stress

In this module, you will learn what duty of care in health and social care means. You’ll explore the relationship between the duty of care, informed consent and duty of candour. You’ll learn how to uphold your patient’s rights as well as manage conflicts regarding their well-being. In addition, you'll discover the seven steps to overcoming stress.

Understanding Duty of Care and Safety Responsibilities - Course Assessment

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Understanding Duty of Care and Safety Responsibilities

Are you looking to provide the best possible care for others and ensure their wellbeing? This course explores the legal aspects of healthcare and caregiving and explains how to manage incidents, near misses and errors that lead to breaches of duty of care. We discuss patients’ rights and consent regarding students' involvement in patient care. We lay out the safety responsibilities of care workers and employers and employees in the UK.

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